Trail races in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — July 2026
The world epicentre of high-mountain trail: Chamonix, at the foot of Mont Blanc, is the birthplace of the UTMB; Annecy, by its turquoise lake, hosts the Maxi-Race. Brutal elevation gain, glaciers, and some of the most photographed alpine landscapes in Europe.
2 races scheduled
Climate in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: The safe high-mountain window runs from June to September, when passes and ridges are free of snow. July and August concentrate the bulk of the calendar, with UTMB in late August and Maxi-Race and Marathon du Mont-Blanc in June-July. Outside that window, snow can close the highest sections even in midsummer during years with late thaw.
Race summary
2
Races
16 – 176 km
Distance range
750 – 11,590 D+
Elevation range
Jul
Race months
Difficulty
Tips for running in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in july
Sun protection is absolutely critical: reapply cream every 90 minutes and wear UPF-rated clothing.
Plan hydration with electrolytes: in July you can lose over 1 litre of sweat per hour.
Book accommodation early: July is peak season and places near races sell out fast.
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Scheduled races
Photo: Zairon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)Trail des Passerelles du Monteynard
Treffort
Dos pasarelas himalayas sobre un lago turquesa: de 16 a 63 km al sur de Grenoble. Julio.
Photo: User:Gemini1980 / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs
Grenoble
Cuatro macizos alrededor de Grenoble: de 20 a 176 km. Julio.
Gear up for the mountains
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Essential gear + sun protection
Get ready to run in the heat: sun protection and key gear
Black Diamond
Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z
Ultralight carbon Z-pole foldable trekking poles. 137 g per pole in 110 cm length, 33 cm folded. EVA grip and adjustable strap. The trail running reference.
Hoka
Hoka Speedgoat 7
The best-selling trail shoe in the US and an absolute ultra-trail classic. Max Hoka cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip outsole with 5 mm lugs for grip in mud and technical terrain, and a snug Matryx upper. Built to eat up kilometres without punishing your legs in long races.
Icebreaker
Icebreaker Merino 200 Oasis LS Crewe
Long-sleeve thermal top in 100% merino wool (200g). Natural temperature regulation, genuine multi-day odor resistance and a soft, non-itch handfeel from the fine merino yarn.
ISDIN
ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50+
Ultralight water-phase facial sunscreen with SPF 50+. Fluid texture that absorbs instantly with no greasy residue, ideal for applying during a race. Water and sweat resistant.
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